Tuesday, December 7, 2010

It's Beginning....

.....to look a lot like Christmas! Since moving into the house over two months ago, I have really struggled to get any decorating done. Unusual for me, because normally that is something I really enjoy. Well, I'm starting to feel more like myself again! This past week or so I have really had fun decorating for Christmas. And I discovered that it is a lot easier to decorate for the holidays when you don't have other "regular" decor getting in the way.

I do have to warn you before we go any further: There are a lot of pictures, none of which are outstanding. Also, please try to ignore any dust or dirt you might see. I said I had felt like decorating, not cleaning!

Here is my decorated mantel. Just kidding! I don't have a mantel, so I decorated the top of the piano instead. I did not purchase anything new - just used things I already had. I really do love how it all came together.

Love the vintage bird ornament clipped to the star! It is one of my favorites.

This pretty garland was a clearance purchase a few years back. I finally took it out of the packaged and used it this year. I think it adds just the right touch.

Okay, I really did try to wash those spots of the window. They seem to be permanent. Oh, well.

For something a little quirky I added this old clamp.

Can you see what it says? "Perfection."

Can you tell what my tree is made of? It is an old bedspring with mini Shiny Brites.

I try to pick up vintage wooden boxes anytime I can find them really cheap. This one was a couple dollars at an auction. It was filled with lots of junky metal goodness.

It felt good to get this done. I will show you more on another day. Right now it is time for supper.

{The one thing I ask of the Lord—the thing I seek most—is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,delighting in the Lord’s perfections.... Psalm 27:4}

9 comments:

Hi Vanessa! You are so very clever. It looks great! I haven't done ANYTHING for Christmas yet, except buy 2 presents, yes, just 2. I am soooo far behind. I guess I should get off of here and go do some shopping, huh?!? Great pictures, though!! Miss y'all!! Sarah

Can't wait to see the rest of it! Some year I am going to come to your house for Christmas so I can see it all in person. You have done a wonderful job using things that don't cost a lot. Just a lot of imagination. Glad you are feeling more like yourself. God is good! Beautiful decorations!

Ilove your beautiful Christmas creations. I always like to see what new and creative ideas you come up with. Glad to see the creative you is back to being creative. The housework can always wait. I always say if someone gets it done for me, then more power to them. Hope your family as a blessed Christmas. Love ya Willie

Hi Vanessa! How fun! Everything looks great! I see a star in almost every photo, very cool icon to tie it all together. The Star brought us Light! I see in one photo you have bulbs in a glass container....I kept looking at that, then it dawnned on me. I have that very Princess House glass vase thing-ie hanging in my kitchen, filled with dried lavender. I do like it better, upside down, filled with ornaments! Guess I'll just fill my (hanging, as is) with ornaments anyway. Great inspiration photo for me!)

And I love wooden tote-tool boxes, too! But I always paint mine white! It's just me..

Glad to see you posting and feeling better. Love all of your decorations, I haven't done anything yet- zero motivation this year. Luckily my oldest daughter comes home from college today, so she'll get things going!